Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Las Cruces, NM, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shift opportunities at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility.

You will administer medications, assist with daily living, monitor vitals, and participate in wound care under supervision of RNs and medical providers. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a corrections setting, with ongoing opportunities for CEUs and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted LPN license in state of practice.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions.
• Take vitals and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide wound care and dressings.
• Support documentation and care planning.
• Promote hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients.
• Serve as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day shifts

FACILITY: Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM

PAY RATE: $45.00 + eligible shift differentials

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As an LPN at our facility, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering care to a vulnerable population under the guidance of RNs and medical providers. Some responsibilities include:

• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Assisting with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patient conditions
• Providing wound care and changing dressings
• Supporting documentation and care planning
• Promoting hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients
• Serving as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

You’ll do more than just deliver care. You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted LPN license in state of practice.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.

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